Browse local independent boutiques, vintage stores, and specialty shops galore.
Savor an unparalleled food scene — from casual cafés to fine dining.
Wet your whistle at a boatload of bars and breweries.
Discover fun at local festivities.
Immerse yourself in Ballard's Indigenous roots and Scandinavian history.
Engage with maritime culture and marvel at marine life.
Find everything you need nestled between charming shops and restaurants.
Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at local spas, gyms, and salons.
A city-within-a-city, Ballard is a vibrant urban village packed with everything under the sun. We invite you to spend a day, a week—or lifetime—exploring hundreds of small businesses and destinations.
Learn the basics of Japanese sashiko hand stitching and apply it to embellish a set of cocktail napkins. Sashiko is a Japanese running stitch traditionally used to mend and strengthen textiles and clothing, as well as creating geometric pattern You will learn how to work with sashiko needles and thread and sew a running stitch. […]
This step-by-step, instructor-led watercolor class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to paint beautiful landscapes with confidence. No prior experience is needed. You’ll be guided through the essential techniques used in watercolor landscape painting, including: Basic and graded washes Composition fundamentals Layering to create depth and atmosphere Color mixing for natural, harmonious […]
This class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. If you cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an […]
Let your imagination take flight (on a dragon) or fight for your favorite design. In this 1.5 hour workshop you'll get plenty of templates or create your own design for custom tote. No experience needed. All supplies will be provided, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation.
In this 5 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All […]
In this 5 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All […]
In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, learn how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. […]
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not hand embroider a festive winter botanical ornament? Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a two-hour, hands-on workshop. No embroidery experience needed. Melissa will show you how to embroider a winter botanical ornament. These ornaments are perfect to hang […]
